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THIRD RIDE ✦ TEXT / ACTION [VIOLET CITY]
[A strange text post goes out to the network today. It appears to be a list of some kind.]
- ▶ get a motorcycle
▶ mod the fuck out of it
▶ fuck up ryder's shit
▶ find a fucking gym
▶ train
▶ train
▶ train
▶ fucking train
▶ get stronger (physically/emotionally/mentally??)
▶ find a sauna!!!!!
▶ actually get a date
▶ somehow
▶ god this is gonna fucking suck
▶
▶ fuck that's a lofty goal isn't it
▶ see every major city in johto
▶ that's better
▶ get all the badges
▶ (it's a matter of fucking pride)
▶ round out pkmn roster (no more dark types!!!)
▶ um
▶ fuck
▶ i'm forgetting something aren't i
▶ shit
[Five minutes after that's accidentally posted to the network, a proper text follows.]
oh shit ignore that last post, that wasn't supposed to go public
...actually, tell me about the things you want to do here
i need more shit on my to do list
are there any awesome places to see or anything like that?
[It's not surprising that Mondo's out training on the outskirts of the city. What is surprising is that he isn't fighting his Pokémon today. He's ditched the usual coat today and if one looks closely, they can see a massive bruise over his shoulders and leading down toward his back. That might be from fighting his Pokémon. Maybe. But that's not what he's doing today - today he's got his Pokémon out, situated in teams of two facing off against each other.]
Alright, we're gonna practice double battling today. Ryder! Quit trying to punch Pierce, he's your partner!
[The Scrafty shoots him a dirty look, but she knocks it off. At least until Mondo's back is turned, then she socks the Lucario in the gut and knocks him over.]
Lex, Tory! If I see the two of you biting at each other again I swear I'm gonna stick you in the fucking PC and never let you see the light of day again! You got that?
[The Sharpedo and Deino pull faces once his back is turned, but at least they seem to be listening.]
Alright, on my mark... go!
[...This can only end well.]
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[Ryder really doesn't look pleased at that.]
Do you want me to call you Ackerman or Mikasa?
[She looks Asian, but it's impossible to tell whether she's been raised with honorifics or without. He figures he might as well check!]
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Either one is fine.
[ WHAT NOW, MONDO? ]
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[ Now she's staring straight at that Scrafty with a Look. ]
If she wants to continue beating stuff up, she'll listen. She'll just have to curb that enthusiasm at the proper Pokemon.
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Mondo seems surprised with her reaction, and he grins at Mikasa.]
Shit, you sound like you're an expert at this! How long have you been here?
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[ So she's not a total expert just yet. She's still learning the ropes! ]
I still haven't gotten my first badge yet.
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How long have you been here...?
[ Pause. Since it seems to be something with him: ]
Ah, what would you prefer I call you?
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[Wow, he really has been here for awhile, hasn't he?]
Oowada's fine! It's not a big deal either way though!
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[ She gives a nod after testing it. ]
How have you settled into this world?
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[He just... won't mention the situation he came from!!]
I like this world though, it's a nice change from back home.
What about you?
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It's quieter. It's a change of pace I'm still getting used to.
[ Implying it's kinda that bad. ]
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[It certainly sounds like it. He's kind of tempted to ask just what it was like, but he understands not wanting to talk about it. He really gets that.]
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Instead: ]
Even so, I can't give up here.
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[ No one's told her dead people can be brought here, too, but that's probably for another time... ]
Are you staying in Violet for its badge?
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[ Which she already knew, but it didn't hurt to brush up on those essential skills. ]
Did you receive it? I can send it to you.
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